Which is an example of statutory law affecting health care?

• A. Tort
• B. Administrative Law
• C. Americans with Disabilities Act
• D. Statutory Law

Answer: (C)

Statutory law is law enacted by the legislature, and in health care it includes statute-based rules that protect patient rights and set accessibility standards. The Americans with Disabilities Act is a federal statute passed by Congress that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities and requires accessible facilities and services in health care settings. Because it is a written law created by the legislative branch, it directly governs how health care providers and facilities must operate, making it a clear example of statutory law affecting health care.

Tort is primarily built from court decisions (common law) about civil wrongs, including malpractice, with statutes that may regulate practice but the foundational idea is largely from case law. Administrative Law refers to regulations created by government agencies under authority granted by statutes, not the statute itself. Statutory Law, as a category, isn’t a specific example of a health care rule, whereas the ADA is.